Legendary Actor Donald Sutherland, Star of MASH and Hunger Games, Dies at 88

Donald Sutherland, a distinguished actor known for his roles in "The Dirty Dozen," "MASH," "Klute," and "The Hunger Games," has passed away at the age of 88 after a long illness. His son, Kiefer Sutherland, announced the news on social media. Sutherland's career spanned over six decades, featuring more than 200 film and television credits. Born in 1935 in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, he initially studied engineering and drama at the University of Toronto before moving to London in 1957 to attend the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

Sutherland's versatile career included roles as villains, antiheroes, romantic leads, and mentor figures. He won an Emmy for "Citizen X" in 1995 and two Golden Globes for "Citizen X" and "Path to War." He also received an Honorary Oscar in 2017. Besides his notable performances, Sutherland is survived by his wife Francine Racette, his children Roeg, Rossif, Angus, Kiefer, and Rachel, and four grandchildren.